Real Estate Investment and Operations Manager

August 14, 2026

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<div><div> At Ruddell Group, LLC we are a nimble and entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm focused on small-to-mid-sized industrial developments across the Southeastern U.S. We move fast, think long-term, and build a best-in-class portfolio through disciplined execution, strong tenant relationships, and relentless problem-solving. Job Overview:We’re seeking a Real Estate Investment & Operations Manager to be a right-hand partner to the founder, someone who thrives on owning the details, solving problems, and getting deals across the finish line. Essential Job Responsibilities: Investment & Financial Analysis<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Underwrite and model potential development or acquisition projects</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Prepare investment memos and support due diligence efforts</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Monitor project budgets, timelines, and financial performance</li></ul> Development & Project Coordination<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Manage permitting, entitlement, and construction timelines</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Interface with architects, engineers, GCs, and municipalities</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Track punch lists, delivery dates, and cost change orders</li></ul> Leasing & Tenant Coordination<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Own the leasing process and make sure we have the smallest number of vacancies in the portfolio. </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Coordinate with brokers, respond to tenant inquiries</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Track leasing pipelines and managing CRM updates</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Support lease negotiations and execution logistics</li></ul> Operational Management<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Own task tracking, follow-ups, and reporting across projects</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Anticipate issues and proactively drive resolution</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Ensure smooth execution across all moving pieces of a deal</li></ul>System knowledge <ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Yardi</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Test Fit </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Greenstreet</li></ul> Education and Experience<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">7+ years of experience in real estate investment, development, or leasing (industrial preferred)</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Strong financial modeling and Excel proficiency</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Solid understanding of real estate deal lifecycle (from site selection to stabilization)</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Prior experience in small company, startup, or entrepreneurial setting preferred</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Real Estate, or related fields)</li></ul> Key Skills<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Detail-obsessed with a strong sense of ownership</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Loyal, discreet, and aligned with a long-term growth mindset</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">A strong communicator who can represent ownership with tenants, partners, and municipalities</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Equally comfortable in Excel and on a job site</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Hungry to learn, support, and grow with a tight-knit team</li></ul>Physical Requirements: <ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands or arms when necessary for job activity.</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.</li></ul> Location:This role will be based at our Birmingham facility with opportunities for remote work and regional travel. Ruddell Group, LLC offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, opportunities for equity participation, and benefits such as medical/dental/vision options, 401K plan, etc. Ruddell Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. </div></div>

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